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An amazing thing about working in 3d, vs 2d art is the ability to move and reuse elements. I took the characters from yesterday’s blog post, and rearranged them (and the lighting) to create an entirely new scene.

This is yesterday’s artwork:

Here is a look at the shapes rearranged without any coloring or lighting effects

Here is the art after the computer (takes a long time and) calculates the relationships between the lights and colors

I am learning 3D modelling. From a painter/printmaker perspective, 3D is an entirely new way to think. It is more like sculpting, architectural drafting, and photography. I enjoy the challenge of new ways to make art, plus the geometric shapes from this ‘Low Poly’ style are really cool. My math teacher would be thrilled to know I have been using those skills I never thought I would use in real life.

Here is my first render of the scene.

Here is the same render with a little bit of texture and color adjustments added.

This scene isn’t complicated, but making it has been a good exercise in modelling basic shapes, arranging them in 3D space, and lighting..and it’s been fun to learn.

I’m using a software called, Blender. It is open source, which is awesome. It’s free, and created by a community of people all around the world who love what they are doing. You can learn more about blender at the blender foundation’s website here: http://www.blender.org/

Let me know in the comments if you have any questions, or want to talk about the process.

I’m going to travel a lot in 2015, so I’m looking for a way to make art without having to lug a lot of equipment. I picked up some of my opaque watercolors and made these. They are on colored paper, and I really like the effect.
Pigs In Love

I have a big respect for folks who make video: a combination of acting, photography, storytelling, audio, lighting and visual art (graphics) all bundled into one package. I’m trying to get better, and i learn best by doing…so here is my latest video–A Day At The Lake!
Thanks Mike Cowden for helping with the camera.

I was first introduced to the idea of projection mapping last year at Cincinnati’s Lumenocity event at Music hall.

Two days ago, I premiered a series of animated projections for a live performance featuring Sarah Wood.

Since then, i’ve been fiddling with the projector, and trying to ‘map’ an existing room, to see if i can use colors and animations to transform the space.

I mapped a VERY crooked painting that was on my wall…so that the painting is illuminated with light…and then i placed an animation in the background. I cover the projector with my hand a few times, so you can see the wall without the light.

I think this test is a good proof of concept, and soon, I will map an entire wall at my gallery, and do something amazing. Stay tuned!

We have our poster for upcoming concert, and the closer we get, the more excited I am about sharing my animations on a stage while Sarah Wood makes beautiful music. I hope you will be able to join us for this groundbreaking art event.